[Ips-aurora-alert] Aurora Watch [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

[rwc at ips.gov.au]

SUBJ: SWS AURORA WATCH
ISSUED AT 0422 UT ON 06 Apr 2019 by Space Weather Services
FROM THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE FORECAST CENTRE

The solar wind is currently under the influence of high speed solar
wind stream from a negative polarity coronal hole. While solar wind
speeds remain elevated there is a small chance of Aurora sightings
from southernmost Australian regions (Tasmania/Sth Vic) should
favourable viewing conditions and prolonged southward Bz (<-5nT)
conditions eventuate. Aurora alerts will follow if significant
geomagnetic activity actually occurs.


Australian Space Forecast Centre
Space Weather Services
Bureau of Meteorology

P: +61 2 9213 8010
E: asfc at bom.gov.au